Project Change Manager

Drive Meaningful Change Across a Leading Infrastructure Business Join Downer on a 12-month contract and help lead business transformation across essential operational functions. This is your chance to shape smarter, more efficient ways of working in a high-impact role with real visibility and leadership support. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Change Manager to join our Energy & Utilities division on a 12-month contract. You'll play a key role in managing the successful delivery of change initiatives across multiple business functions partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements, streamline processes, and support better outcomes across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on delivering structured, people-centred change in a complex environment, and is confident leading multiple projects from planning to execution. What You'll Do Coordinate and manage a portfolio of business improvement projects from initiation through to implementation.Work across cross-functional teams to define scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with strategic objectives.Oversee project budgets, risks, and milestones, ensuring all work is delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, operational teams, and external delivery partners.Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement across the change lifecycle.Identify change impacts, manage stakeholder expectations, and embed new ways of working to ensure long-term success.Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing project insights across the business.What We're Looking For We're seeking a confident change leader with experience driving transformation in large, matrixed environments. You'll bring: Proven experience delivering change across business support functions, ideally in finance, commercial, or risk.Strong project and change management skills, including budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Strong business acumen and comfort working with data and reporting technologies.The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.A collaborative, hands-on approach and a drive to make an impact.Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or a related field.Demonstrated experience in delivering transformation and process improvement projects.Experience working in or with large, complex organisations.Familiarity with change methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and project governance frameworks.Why Downer? A 12-month contract with a leading ASX-listed organisationA collaborative and supportive team environmentAccess to exclusive staff benefits via Perks@DownerCareer development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHERInternal mobility opportunities across Downer's wider businessAbout Energy & Utilities Downer's Energy & Utilities division delivers integrated services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, and power generation sectors. Our teams connect communities with critical infrastructure, and we're focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and a better future for all Australians and New Zealanders. How to Apply Click Apply Now to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/15/2025